The document summarizes 4 sessions with a female client in her 50s who was seeking help with weight loss. In the first session, the client's BMI of 37.6 indicated obesity and she had type 2 diabetes. They walked and discussed her eating habits. In session 2, the client showed knowledge of food labels but lacked understanding of nutrition. Session 3 revealed gaps in her nutrition knowledge around grains and carbohydrates. By session 4, the client had gained knowledge on meal planning and different diets. Overall, the client lost 17 pounds, gained knowledge on healthy eating, and achieved her goal of hiking the Grand Canyon.

1. MY CLIENT
B Y : L A U R E N F R A N C O

2. CLIENT INFO
• Female
• In 50’s
• Weight: 245lbs
• BMI: 37.6
• Type 2 Diabetes

3. SESSION 1
• Met at Rec. Center
• Walked around track while getting to know client
• Seemed motivated but unsure about what to eat to lose weight

4. SESSION 2
• Met at Aldi’s
• Asked client to show me what she’s been eating so far
• Client seemed knowledgeable about reading food labels and choosing foods to make
a balanced diet
• Started taking BCAA supplement that someone told her about to have enough energy
for a workout
• Explained the Exchange System

5. GRAND CANYON TRIP
• Client packed more protein-rich foods than carbohydrate-rich foods
– Beef jerky
– Almonds
• Knee injury
• Accomplished her goal of being able to hike the Grand Canyon!!!!

6. SESSION 3
• MyPlate and eating a balanced diet
• Had client take a quiz about material covered; Got all questions correct
• Client is less knowledgeable about nutrition than previously thought
– Realized she did not consume enough grains in her diet
– Thought almonds were considered a carbohydrate-rich food
• Client was already making plate half full of fruits and vegetables

7. SESSION 4
• Went more in depth with the Exchange System and had client plan a one day meal
plan together
• Daniel Fast, Juice Fast, Water-only Fast
– Explained the importance of cutting out food groups and not replacing them with other
foods to meet needs for macro-nutrients
• Suggested reading Water with Lemon
• Gave her a pamphlet of recommendations made during all sessions
• Received a copy of the Exchange System book

8. OVERALL
• Client gained a lot of knowledge about nutrition and what foods to eat to lose weight
• Client said that she was being more mindful of trying to consume more grains
• Lost a total of 17lbs
• Was one of the top participants in the Move it to Lose it program!!!!
• Achieved goal of being able to walk the Grand Canyon!!!!
• Has the tools and knowledge to reach her goal of being at 200lbs by the end of the
year